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Back to the 80s Homecoming 2009 wraps up after a week of time travel

To Split The Win

As they complete the one mile walk during the 2009 Fun Run, seniors Courtney Hudspeth, Darcy Singleton, Amanda Waeckerle, Alexandria Sortor and junior Kelsey Michel planned to step across the finish line at the same time and all come in first place.

Their plans were foiled, however, when senior Varun Mehrotra, pointed out Hudspeth actually crossed first and was the winner.

(Photo by Max Thoman) The Fun Run kicked off this year’s Homecoming activities on Oct. 4.

Today’s Events •Pep Assembly @ 2:30 p.m.

•Parade @ 5 p.m. starts at Green Pines/ends at LHS •Homecoming Game vs. Oakville 7:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Events •Homecoming Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Student saves Coffee House

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She [language arts teacher Tracy Gladden] expressed her disappointment that it wasn’t going on this year, and I just said let’s do something about it. It’s been going on since I was a freshman and I’ve looked forward to it every year.”

-Sarah Worley, 12

Coffee House has been an annual event at LHS for 10 years, but this year it was almost canceled.

“Last year Coffee House was a big effort to try to pull together and even then it didn’t really work. There weren’t enough people helping, the mics weren’t working and it was mostly seniors. There wasn’t a very high attendance rate, as there had been in previous years. I guess that’s kind of what they were worried about, that there weren’t enough people to fund it, or to even come,” senior Sarah Worley said.

There was also a problem with how early in the year Coffee House was scheduled.

“I assumed it was not going to happen because the Drama Department was in the middle of rebuilding and I thought it might take a while before we could get back to doing it,” social studies teacher Steve Klawiter, who usually worked with drama to produce the Coffee House, said.

Worley heard Coffee House was not going to take place and went to talk with language arts teacher Tracy Gladden. Together, they got Coffee House back on the schedule.

“It was a group effort between Ms. Gladden and me. She

expressed her disappointment that it wasn’t going on this year and I just said let’s do something about it. It’s been going on since I was a freshman and I’ve looked forward to it every year,” Worley said.

Worley sent out a message on Facebook to people she thought would be interested in keeping the event alive. She also made an event on Facebook and invited as many people as she could.

The effort was given the name “Save Coffee House.”

Coffee House has now been rescheduled from Sept. 17 to Nov. 4 and will take place in the Commons from 7-9 p.m.

Tickets cost three dollars.

This year, all of the money made will be going to the literary magazine, The Pulp.

“My Pulp kids, a lot of the kids from creative writing, wanted to put it on, so we had this big discussion about what we could do to help make this better,” Gladden said.

Just like previous years, there will be various musical acts such as singing and playing guitar.

Between acts there will be skits and comedy. Coffee and snacks like brownies and cookies will be sold as well. New this year will be the student-teacher competitions between acts and a new art gallery featuring student work.

“I think we are going to have

those big round lunch tables, and just have them [students] go all around the Commons, and each artist that wants to be involved can have their own little booth. People can get there early and can see it and we will have a break in the middle so people can get up and look at stuff. I am going to ask a couple of artists to do painting or drawing while the acts are going on, so it would be kind of a live thing,” Gladden said.

Although the date is set, there is still much work to do.

“We need parent volunteers mostly for handling the money for concessions and tickets. We need greeters and people to work the concession stand, which is like coffee and cookies, nothing serious. We need anybody who is interested or has done crew before for lights and sound. We also need someone to sell tickets,” Worley said.

Performers for Coffee House are needed as well. Tryout for acts will be held on Oct. 27 in Room 129 after school. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

Not only will Coffee House be revived this year, but students will be able to see a variety of new things added to this event.

“This year we are not missing an opportunity for everyone to come and be involved,” Gladden said.

Competing in local events, sophomore Jacob Monash also shares his yo-yo hobby at children’s hospitals and other venues.

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justaglance Seniors Guide to College: Admission information for Missouri universities, scholarship information from A+ and community college as an alternative choice for grads.

See page 5 Are You a Liar?

Experts say that your body language can give away the truth.

See page 8 Plan B Controversy: Now available OTC to those 17 and older, get the facts, pros and cons on emergency contraceptive.

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comingsoon Oct. 9 Homecoming Game vs Oakville 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10 Homecoming Dance 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Oct. 14 Staff Development Day PSAT at Logan College Oct. 15 Picture Retakes Fall Play 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 Fall Play 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17 Fall Play 7:30 p.m.

Fall Play 2 p.m.

Oct. 24 ACT Test Oct. 27 Coffee House Auditions Oct. 30 No School Nov. 4 Coffee House 7-9 p.m.

Nov. 5 Staff Development Day Nov. 6 No School Nov 10.

Band Concert 7 p.m.

STUCO Meeting 7 p.m.

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Expectations should not impact student decisions We all know that with more education comes a greater understanding of the world, and often a heftier paycheck.

However, the Image believes post high school education does not have to mean attendance at a fouryear university. It can be anything from Tech school, to Community College, to Trade School.

And now, with Rockwood School District’s acceptance of the A+ program, these options are within even closer reach of all students, including seniors.

The A+ program, which helps Missouri high school graduates finance their education, applies mostly to tech schools and community colleges, excluding the big universities like Mizzou and WashU. Available scholarships give those certified anywhere between $1,000 to a full ride, depending on the college.

We think it is fantastic that Rockwood School District is participating in the A+ program.

Although the dominant impression is Lafayette graduates go on to a four-year school, and proceed to graduate with flying colors, the reality is that not all of us go down this

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STAFF EDITORIAL track. And furthermore, out of those who choose the four-year route, a nice chunk fall by the wayside.

It is not because Lafayette students are stupid or unprepared. All it takes is a look at our test scores to see that Lafayette has the raw intelligence. As for preparation, Lafayette offers a whole slew of AP and college credit courses.

These kids are not making it through four-year college simply because it is not for everyone.

Some people are born with a mechanical gift to understand machines, to fix what is broken, to repair what is wrecked. For them, technical school may be a perfect fit.

Others are born with a drive to create art, to write poetry, to express themselves. An Art Institute may best cater to their needs.

Some people do not fit into the mold of a formal education at all, finding satisfaction in the repetition

of a simple task like mowing lawns or delivering mail.

The point is every single member of humanity is wired differently and will be successful in different occupations. Each of these jobs is significant, and each takes different types and amounts of education.

Sure the hotshot surgeon who went to 12 years of school to prepare himself to operate on our brains is important, but so is the garbage man with minimal training who keeps us from drowning in trash.

And while we realize money can be helpful to have around for security, do not let it decide what you become. Because truly, money can never bring happiness. Waking up in the morning and feeling excited to go to work is real contentment.

Do not let your parents or your friends decide the path of your life, whether they are pressuring you to go to a certain college, or encouraging you to stay home and hang out.

Perhaps you descend from a family line of lawyers. That does not mean you have to spend the rest of your life pouring over heavy tomes of rules and shouting in a court room.

Maybe all of your closest friends

are majoring in education and you hate kids. Being a teacher is not for you.

Just because both of your parents, your siblings, your best friend, your best friend’s mom and your dog went to Mizzou does not mean you have to go there, too.

If you have no clue what path to take with your education, make an appointment with your counselor.

If anything, they can assist you in brainstorming some possibilities, or in some cases, crop a few off the list.

These guys know what they are doing, they are mostly unbiased, and it is their career to help you find yours. Take advantage of their expertise.

Besides the counselors, talk to those closest to you about potential occupations that could be a possible fit, but do not let them decide for you.

Ultimately, the choice is yours, whether that choice is Harvard University or University of Missouri, Wildwood Community College or Ranken Technical College.

Lafayette, we implore you, take hold of your destiny and do what you WANT to do, not what you think you are EXPECTED to do.

Broken public commitments destroy reputations Every day, Lafayette students make commitments.

And as we get older, our commitments become more meaningful, and in many cases, more public.

Some of us commit to staying virgins until marriage, proclaiming our choice to the world by wearing a ring on our finger.

Some of us commit not to drink until we’re old enough, or not to get high, by signing a contract for school, or for a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) sport.

Even some of our parents make public commitments by joining the parent party pledge not to allow drugs or alcohol in their homes.

This is just brilliant! I say, the more commitments you can make and keep, the better.

And on the flip side, the more commitments you make and break, the more phony you appear, and over time, the more meaningless your word becomes.

Its one thing to break a promise to yourself, but it’s another thing entirely to break a public declaration.

Making a secret vow to yourself to eat healthier and then slipping up with a bag of potato chips has little

effect on your reputation.

However, wearing a T-shirt declaring, “I EAT HEALTHILY,” and then walking around munching on a bag of chips may outrage those around you, or at the very least, prompt them to whisper “hypocrite,” under their breath.

“I would never make a public statement and then go back on my word,” you may be thinking.

But I’m afraid, Lafayette, many of us have done just that.

Purity ring wearers, please take your public statement very personally, not doing it because your friends are, or because it will reassure your anxious parents.

Too many times I have seen lovely “Girl X” who has sworn to stay pure, fall for “Guy Y,” and make an “exception” to her promise.

“Girl X” is heartbroken when those around her call her slutty.

Then, because her reputation is ruined anyway, “Girl X” also makes exceptions for “Boy Z,” “Boy V,” and “Boy W.” Our poor hypothetical “Girl X” would have been so much better off if she had just never gotten a purity ring to begin with.

Flaunting your virginity with a

physical symbol like a ring, and then turning around and having sex with a bunch of people is not only stupid, but a bit whorish.

Back at Rockwood Valley Middle School, during DARE week, every 7th grader signed a little red ribbon pledge to never get drunk or stoned in high school.

All Lancer athletes sign similar contracts as well, a public oath not to drink or do drugs.

However, despite these sobering pledges, I would be willing to guess that less than 25 percent of my graduating class has stuck with their commitment to live “Drug and Alcohol Free.”

I’m afraid this doesn’t end with students.

Anyone read the Parent Pledge list lately? It’s a list of parents who

have sworn not to allow drugs or alcohol at their home during parties.

While quite a few of these parents, like quite a few purity-ring wearers, probably do stick with their promise, there are a good number who I know for a fact do not.

There are always going to be those parents who use the terribly faulty reasoning that if kids are getting trashed at their house, it’s better than if they were getting trashed at someone else’s house.

There is always going to be a certain percentage of parents who think this way, just like there is always going to be a certain percent of the population born stupid.

But what I can’t understand is why, if you were one of these parents, you would take the Parent Pledge to begin with?

All of these broken public commitments are ugly marks on your reputation that everyone can see, whether you realize it or not.

Honestly, signing your name on a contract or a pledge, or putting a band on your finger doesn’t keep people from knowing what you really do, or who you really are.

I’m talking to you Girl X. That ring isn’t fooling anyone.

Catholic reading, column angers students Dear Editor, I consider myself a very politically aware student. Caleb Caveretta’s column (Sept. 11, 2009 issue) made me extremely frustrated.

I agree with him that students need to be more politically aware.

That’s about all I think we agree on.

In his column, rather than stating facts, he made assumptions that would have instilled fear in the typical high school student.

It seemed that he was simply spitting out information that he had heard from the politicians opposed to President Obama’s health care reforms, not even bothering to learn the facts. Had I not been previously educated on the health care bill, I would have been terrified after reading this column.

Fortunately, I KNOW, because I’ve gotten the facts, that the new health care reforms will NOT have death panels as Caleb made it seem.

I KNOW that everyone will be able to receive health care universally once the bill is passed. My dad is a doctor, and I KNOW that with the new health care reforms, doctors will be no less competent than they are now. I could go on.

But that isn’t the point. The point is, rather than letting my opinion get the better of me, I understand the

health care reforms and I’m able to better decide how I feel about the bill based on the facts that I have taken the time to learn.

I wish Caleb would have strictly given the student body the facts.

Had he, I would have been extremely grateful for his column.

I hope that in the future, Caleb thinks about what he is writing instead of restating what he has heard from angry politicians opposed to health care reforms.

Sincerely, Brittany Handler, 12 Dear Editor, While I whole-heartedly agree that political events are entirely significant to American teens (Current political events impact students’ lives), I would like to express an alternate viewpoint about some of the issues discussed in this article.

First, I would like to point out that many nations who utilize a national health care system, such as Japan, spend far less on health care and still have efficient systems.

The U.S. spends over 15 percent of its GDP on health care, more than any other industrialized nation (the next highest, Switzerland, spends 11.3 percent and Japan slightly over 8 percent). However, the U.S. is ranked 24th in life expec-

tancy, behind the United Kingdom, Japan and many other nations with national health care systems.

Currently, our system provide incentives which causes providers to focus on volume rather than quality.

The CEA predicts that a reformed health care system would reduce the annual government deficit by three percent of the GDP by 2030.

As far as the war on terror is concerned, I would like to point out that the United States should not fight due to fear or prejudice.

While the war in Afghanistan was justified because it followed an unprovoked attack on America, we should not expand our retribution to include all Muslims, or “Jihadists” as the article so crudely classified all followers of Islam.

American teens should become involved in the political process, but we must consider our motives and learn the facts, before allowing our thoughts to evolve into words and actions.

Sincerely, Alex Creely, 12 Dear Editor, Since the sex talks in middle school began, there has been a noted absence in what the curriculum covers.

Health Education, a requirement

for graduating high school in Missouri, presents certain issues Rockwood deems important while completely neglecting others.

With the start of a unit on relationships, health classes read a 14page article about sex. With sections such as “The Dangers of Premature and Uncommitted Sex,” the article described the negative effects of premarital sex. And that was it.

According to the guidelines we learn in Language Arts classes, credible articles should be unbiased and present both sides of an argument.

These students learned from an uncredible source.

But what I find more ridiculous than the bias is where the article came from.

Printed on the bottom of each page was the web address, “CatholicEducation.com.” For a public school, it astounds me that Rockwood thinks it’s okay to use Catholic doctrine to teach students about sex.

I understand abstinence is the policy the district preaches. I understand that despite teenage sexual activity, the policy will stay the same.

What I don’t understand is when it became okay to preach to Rockwood students from the pulpit.

Sincerely, Kelly Lacey, 12

Special occasions merit special etiquette All of us want to have fun on weekends, and Homecoming is no different.

Homecoming weekend, we take over the area, with our dinner reservations for eighteen and the crazy traffic outside Lafayette.

In the midst of all of this fun, it’s hard to remember that although it may seem like High School World, it is not.

Other people are still going out to eat, and restaurant employees are still working hard.

I have experienced nine of these dance weekends, and too often have I seen my group of friends exemplify every pre-conceived notion any adult has ever had of teenagers.

They think we are rude, obnoxious and bratty, and unfortunately, they are often correct.

But it’s not like we don’t know how to be polite; we just don’t place it at the top of our priorities lists.

I think that the 2009 Homecoming weekend is the perfect opportunity to prove how well-mannered we really can be.

Some etiquette, of course, is a little out-dated for our generation.

Simple etiquette, however, is essen-

tial for impressing your date and the adults you may encounter this weekend.

For example, when driving to your pre-dance dining location, keep in mind that other drivers may not be in as big of a rush as you.

It seems that most teenagers are determined to get where they are going fast, which gives us the reputation of aggressive drivers.

To dispute this reputation, do not wave your middle finger or scream obscenities out of your window as you speed past the little old lady who was driving five below.

Really, the gesture would be a waste, because most likely, that sweet grandma does not even know what significance that particular finger has over the others.

Not to mention that your aggression could offend, or even scare, your date.

In addition to not cussing at old ladies, try not cussing in public- or at all.

Nothing says immaturity like a teenager randomly dropping Fbombs into sentences where they are not even appropriate. Sure, if you are really heated about something

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you might get the urge to swear, but chances are that at your Homecoming dinner, nothing will happen to merit such a reaction.

When you are around other people, try to use alternatives to offensive language or keep it to yourself.

If your bill arrives and is higher than expected, instead of yelling “S#*!,” sigh quietly to yourself and cough up the cash.

To really seem suave, don’t let your date know the price; it is a date after all, so you are expected to pay graciously. All dates like to be treated nicely, and showing off a hot head will not impress anyone.

Going old-school for special events is welcomed by most, so pull your date’s chair out before sitting down or open the car door.

Even if you might not do it on a regular date, make this one special.

And Ladies, show some courtesy to your date and do not sit across the

table looking bored or complaining about the food.

Instead, smile politely and be appreciative of your date’s efforts. If he’s trying, let him know that you are thankful.

If he is a jerk, however, feel free to use the old “I forgot to wash my hair” excuse and bolt.

When it comes time to get on the dance floor, my final request is to leave the music-video style bumpin’ and grindin’ for the after-party.

This is a dance, not a clothed orgy.

If you wouldn’t do it in the halls on a school day, you should not be doing it in the Commons on a Saturday.

I propose we use the simple etiquette we grew up learning and make our mothers proud. Keep this Homecoming weekend clean, polite, and well-mannered.

You might be amazed at how much fun you can have without being crude and crass.

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What do you think of the Homecoming theme “80s”?

Opinions expressed are those of the individuals interviewed, and not of the Image staff.

stars & gripes stars to: The underground movement to bring back Coffee House. Get your guitars back out and swoosh your hair over your eyes because it’s back in black.

This fall movie season is predicted to be one of the highest grossing in history according to experts, with releases including Jennifer’s Body, Where the Wild Things Are and New Moon.

6th Hour Team Sports C rejuvenates physical education by bringing back the game of four square. Here’s to elementary school.

Facebook institutes a Twitter-like “@” feature to tag friends in status updates. Now you can know if your friend is hanging out with you via a status update!

Stars to the Cardinals.

While the end of the season was not spectacular, all these Redbird highwinning games earlier made for gallons of 25 cent drinks at Mobil On the Run. And, our own David Freese got his first major league home run!

Non-slip pads added to our staircases are preventing slippage on rainy days. No more embarrassing tumbles or pesky broken shoes.

Trailer teachers moved into their sparkling new rooms in the recently added Wing, educating more of America’s youth in a furnished building rather than in small beige boxes.

gripes to: Lafayette administration allows our walls to be plastered with posters promoting a Churchaffiliated event, though two years ago Amnesty International posters were brutally rejected.

Apparently human rights just don’t make the cut.

The SAT is being held tomorrow, on the day after the Homecoming football game. For students applying to Coastal schools, it’s to bed early, with no chance to celebrate a great game.

Kanye West and Lady Gaga “Fame Kills” tour cancelled. Just because Kanye’s a jerk doesn’t mean we don’t want to boogie. Can’t we “Just Dance?”

“I’m looking forward to it, but it’s been done a lot.”

“I don’t really like it. I was hoping we could do something a little newer this year.”

-Jack Sippel, 9

“I love it! The 80s are totally coming back, and it reflects a lot of the styles today.”

-Ryan Jones, 10

Kendal Rothschild, 11

“I’m not a big fan of the 80s. The music sucked. Not a good theme.”

Timmy Kenny, 12

Many Lafayette hockey and football games are scheduled on the same night, ripping the vigilant hearts of Superfans, who can’t be two places at once, into shreds.

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Teenage Health Consultant’s have a mandatory training session at Queeny Park on Oct. 22 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. This club is open to sophomore, juniors and seniors.

Key Club October Activities 9- The Awakening and Campus Cleanup 10- Highway Cleanup, 5K run at Bluebird Park and The Awakening 13- Adopt a Spot Cleanup 15-Junior Achievement 17- Trail Building 20- Adopt a Spot Cleanup 22-Junior Achievement 24 & 25- Booterflies at the Butterfly House 27- Adopt a Spot Cleanup 29- Junior Achievement Renaissance will participate in the Heartland Conference on Oct. 21-22.

Black Student Union’s sock hop is at Chesterfield Elementary School on Oct. 24.

Air Force Junior Reserved Officer Training Corpse has a field trip on Oct. 29 to participate in the Teacher for a Day Program and team building.

On Campus Jesus Villahermosa will speak to freshmen and seniors on Oct. 20 from 2-3 p.m.

Oct. 22 there will be an Academic Credit Card giveaway during all lunch shifts.

Jazz Band will perform on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

All freshmen and sophomores have hearing screenings in language arts class on Nov. 2.

Freshmen Election Results President- Grace Rector Vice President- Alison Steele Secretary- Kolby Howerter Treasurer- Leanna Cates National Honor Society Election Results Seniors Alex Creely, Taylor Foley, Varun Mahotra, Caitlyn Rumsey and Elizabeth Worley are executive members. The president, vice president and the three-member executive team will be selected in December.

St. Louis Suburban District Choir had auditions Oct. 3.

Mixed Choir: *-All State Choir Members are seniors Katie Baum*, Michael Brauch, Cecilia Dorhauer*, Shannon Horner*, Luke Klein*, Trevor Mulholland*, Brittany Parson, Rachel Thorley and junior Natalie Litwicki*.

Treble Choir: Members are seniors Brittany Handler, Kayla Oliver, juniors Danika Grimm and Jordan Malke.

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Classes reach out to local charities Kara Campbell / Campus Editor

Charity begins at home, or in some cases, the classroom. Certain classes at Lafayette have taken it upon themselves to help out various charities in the community.

Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

Community service in JROTC is a requirement. However, JROTC’s Director of Public Affairs, junior Alex Spradlin enjoys the happiness it gives to others.

Spradlin said, “The main thing is to get everyone involved and to help out.”

Since 2004, JROTC has sponsored an annual clothing drive. This year’s theme is Halloween.

Col. Mike Berenc, instructor, said, “Instead of giving them a trick, lets give a treat to the homeless and the kids of Bryon-Hill [Elementary].”

Berenc also involved his Freshman Seminar class. They participated as a part of their civics project.

“Last year Family and Consumer Sciences and National Honor Society participated, but JROTC kicks it off,” Berenc said.

JROTC is collecting adult’s and children’s clothing for kids ages five to eleven. Shirts, pants, coats, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, backpacks and gloves are accepted until Oct. 27 in Room 162.

On Oct. 2 JROTC took a field

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After school JROTC’s drill team practices in the parking lot. They also participate in many other activities in order to get community service hours needed for the class. (photo by Alex Vanderheyden)

trip to their sister school Bryon-Hill Elementary’s, Fall Carnival. They personally brought the children’s clothing and acted as teachers’ aids in the Fall Carnival.

Adults clothing will go to St. Patrick’s Center for the Homeless.

Berenc said, “Last year we donated 52, 50 gallon bags to St. Patrick’s and 25, 50 gallon bags to Bryon-Hill [Elementary].” This year they are hoping to donate even more.

Language Arts

“Each month, we [Gladden’s classes] have a community service project. September’s focus is children’s

books,” Tracy Gladden language arts teacher said.

Gladden found PAWS for Reading last year. It lasted for one month last year, but was so successful that this year it is running October to April.

In PAWS for Reading children ages 4-12, read to service dogs at the Public Library.

“Dogs won’t judge them [children], it’s more inviting and it’s a safe place to practice reading out loud,” Gladden said.

The library tracks each child’s hours. Once they have read to a service dog for an hour, kids can bring home a book of their choosing.

SupportDogs.Org said the incentive for reading a high number of books to a canine companion, is a book will be donated to the library in their honor.

Gladden’s classes are split into teams of four of their choosing. They came up with a game plan and a goal to raise books and money for PAWS for Reading.

Each class is competing against each other to see who can raise the most books and money to donate.

Each hour has adopted another class. For example, Gladden’s 1st Hour and their adopted class are working as a team in order to win Gladden’s competition.

Freshman Nick Stewart involved the outside community.

“I thought of asking Green Pines to get involved with my class, since my mom is a 1st grade teacher there, and is always trying to think of new ways to get kids to become better readers,” Stewart said.

He added, “It is very important to give back to the community, especially when it involves improving other children’s reading skills.”

On Oct. 14 the competition will be over. The classes will find out who won and a service dog will visit the students who donated books to the cause.

Bill Dahlkamp, Programs Director, is coming to LHS, room 92. He will talk to Gladden’s classes and the adopted classes about the program.

Parents of children who donated a book are also invited.

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Some courses encourage book purchases Alex West / Reporter

Required class novels are no longer easy to find. Language arts classes don’t provide books to students, the students must now purchase copies on their own.

“If a student doesn’t get their hands on a book they will fall behind,” language arts teacher Jeff Landow said.

Students and parents are overwhelmed with the costs of texts.

On average language arts books cost about $10 to $15 if they are purchased new.

Landow said, “It’s not like we are reading new books [titles], we are reading really old books [classic literature]. You can find Amazon’s online book store and find 50 cent copies. You don’t have to spend that much.”

Another place to buy required books is Lancers Landing.

Lancers Landing is doing the best they can to keep books in stock based on the students needs, School Store Chair, Lauree Gallion said.

A book purchased at the school store has no sales tax, unlike regular book stores, such as Borders and Barnes and Noble.

Language Arts Department Chair Colleen Fields said, “We have worked very closely with Lauree Gallion in Lancers Landing to make many required titles available to students.”

Fields added, “The classes that suggest purchasing novels are our Advanced Placement (AP) classes, but many ninth and tenth grade classes suggest purchasing a copy of a required novel.”

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bought Mythology, Oedipus Rex, Watership Down, an AP book and a handheld dictionary [for Maddie] it costs between $75 and $80.”

Henning said she didn’t buy books mandatory for classes until she was in college.

“Teachers can strongly suggest but cannot demand students purchase required novels,” Fields said.

She continued, “There are always copies of required novels available to students who are not able to purchase their own” However, these books cannot be properly annotated.

“Every language arts teacher will tell you that annotation is the key to successful close reading,” Fields said.

“If you take the time to write notes, questions, comments or ob-

Restocking The Shelves

In Lancers Landing Lauree Gallion is restocking the book Oedipus Rex that sophomore language arts used this year. Gallion said, “The money [to purchase the books] goes right back to the school.” (photo by Kara Campbell)

servations about the text, you are better able to quickly refer back to sections without rereading pages to find information.”

Landow agrees, “Sticky Notes and Post-its are a hassle for them because then they have to take them out.”

On the other hand, Maddie said her teachers did not always ask them to annotate their literature.

“Our teacher had us put post-it notes in it [the book] but we never wrote right in the book. It was a lot easier,” she said.

Many students also invest extra money into buying AP books.

Gifted Education Counselor Paige Hereford has bought three AP books for her daughter, junior Sarah Hereford. Four are hand-me-downs.

Barron’s AP books cost $15 and The Princeton Review AP books cost

between $18 and $20.

Sarah takes seven AP classes. If she purchased all AP books new, it would cost anywhere between $75 to $140.

Hereford has an idea for recycling AP books. She said, “I think they should have some way where people could use it like a library.”

“You aren’t going to do anything with them whenever you’re finished and they are good for a few years,” Hereford said.

Hereford’s idea is for students to try out different AP books and see which one each student likes.

“I think the books are worth purchasing because of the college credits you get from them. You save so much money in the long run if you can leave high school with AP credits.”

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Imagine having 100 percent of your tuition to Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) paid for in full by the government. Too good to be true? Not anymore.

Now, through the A+ Program, students can receive financial incentives by meeting a several requirements during their high school years.

With the addition of the A+ Program at Lafayette, all students will have an opportunity for reaching their full potential during and after high school, Principal John Shaughnessy said.

According to the Rockwood A+ Program Handbook, the A+ Program allows for students who graduate from an A+ designated high school to qualify for a state-paid financial aid to attend any public community college or career/technical school in Missouri if the students successfully meet the requirements.

Although the program is open to most students, there are eligibility requirements.

In order to become A+ certified or complete the A+ Program, the participating student is first required to attend a training session for the program, donate 50 hours to mentoring or tutoring a student at a Rockwood site and must meet all of the eligibility requirements set by the state.

Lafayette A+ Coordinator Tonya Shipley said the accumulative eligibility requirements include: • Attendance of an A+ designated school for three consecutive years • Unweighted GPA of 2.5 • Ninety-five percent attendance percentage • No safe schools act violations (drug, alcohol use) • No more than five suspensions Shipley also explained what the A+ definition of suspension was.

She said, “When I am talking about suspensions, I am talking about a consequence of your behavior that you received a discipline consequence of an in-school suspension or an out-of-school suspension.”

Fulfilment of the requirements results only in benefits for participants.

For instance, Fontbonne University will give an A+ certified student $1000 to $2,000 in renewable tuition money just for maintaining their required GPA.

Students can also receive half of the paid tuition scholarships to schools like Missouri Valley College and Park University An A+ certified student is even able to receive full tuition scholarship to SEMO for a two year program.

“At Central Methodist University at Fayette, we will take 50 percent off of your tuition which is over $17,000,” Shipley said.

The A+ Program has already been praised by the affiliated staff.

College Counselor Christopher Ramsay said, “It’s outstanding that the Rockwood School District and specifically us, Lafayette, have it as a program. I think it definitely has a percentage of students that are going to benefit from this greatly.”

“If anything, it [the A+ Program] will open up more doors, and that’s the whole point of the program: to open up more doors for college access in terms of financial means, so we are excited about it,” Ramsay said.

The faculty involved with the A+ Program is not only excited about the scholarships for students, but also about the impact the program will have on Lafayette.

Shaughnessy said, “I think it [the A+ Program] does well for our school in the sense that part of the responsibility is to have 50 hours of mentorship. So, I think that it’s a good thing when students can give back to their own school by helping other kids to be successful.”

And though times are slow for the A+ Program now, the faculty is optimistic that the involvement in the program will increase soon.

“I think that as word has gotten out, slowly but surely, more and more students and families are seeing the benefits of it,” Ramsay said.

Shaughnessy said, “As we as a school continue to pursue this and become a part of the A+ program and more and more students find out about it and more and more of our parents find out about it and these opportunities, I think you will see an increase in kids being a member of the A+ Program.”

“It’s a great opportunity for students to pursue education outside of Lafayette, post high school, and maybe to some students who maybe weren’t able to do that,” Shaughnessy said.

Teresa Avila/ Reporter

By this time next year, most seniors will find themselves out of the public education system and diving into one of the approximately 4,146 colleges and universities in the country.

A significant number, however, will take advantage of local community colleges.

In fact, according to Family Connection’s College Acceptance History, the combined campuses of St. Louis Community College (STLCC) claim the second most LHS graduates. Only the University of Missouri-Columbia surpasses it.

STLCC has four campuses at Florissant Valley, Meramec, Forest Park and their newest addition at Wildwood.

A large part of community colleges’ appeal is their tuition. STLCC charges $123 per semester credit hour, for any Missouri resident.

University of Missouri-Columbia calls for $246, and Missouri State $186 per credit hour. This does not include other expenses associated with a four-year or two-year institute, like housing and meal plans.

Blake Hartin, Lafayette Class of 2008, attends Wildwood Community College.

He sees the benefits of community colleges’ relatively low tuition.

“Most people, once they get to senior year, are ready to fly the coop,” Hartin said. “But if you’re paying for your own college, [a community college] is definitely a smart choice, because it saves you so much money in the end.”

“With the way the economy is right now, more students are considering [community colleges],” College Specialist Beth Brasel said.

Senior Myra Gee cited tuition as an incentive to graduate a semester early and attend STLCC’s spring semester.

Gee then plans to transfer to a fouryear school in the fall.

“I just want to get my general studies out of the way. Then I’ll have more savings, as well as I’ll be ahead of the curve.

It’s cheaper and more convenient [than most four-year colleges],” Gee said.

Transferring credits from a community college is a common practice among

students, Brasel said.

Hartin made a similar observation.

“Instead of paying $18 grand a year, you can pay one or two grand [for the same general education credits]. You’re getting more personalized attention in the same classes [as a four-year college] and they’re going to be easier because of that personalized attention,” Hartin said.

Hartin said the classes in a community college can provide opportunities not found in a four-year college.

“I went to Mizzou for a year, and the attention level was much higher in the community college,” Hartin said.

“The teacher asks students questions individually and we have a lot more class discussions.”

The flexibility also plays a role in students’ decisions to attend a community college.

For example, STLCC has open admission, which does not require minimum academic qualifications.

STLCC still offers programs that fouryear schools offer like studying abroad, an honors program, and English as a Second Language (ESL).

This means that more applicants are accepted compared to schools with more competitive admission requirements.

Open admission also gives students relative ease in leaving STLCC, for whatever reason, and then returning at a more convenient time to complete their education, according to Meramec Commuity College Academic Advisor Tracy Woodruff.

“We’ll always have a student drop out for a year and then come back, or even leave for five years and come back,” Woodruff said.

Brasel pointed out that many fouryear colleges will look at a student’s community college academic record instead of their high school records.

The only requirement is that the student has 24 credit hours from that community college. “[Students] who maybe didn’t meet their full potential in high school…have a clean slate when they start at a community college,” Brasel said.

Brasel said, “Definitely, community colleges are perfect for certain students.”

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Religious Differences:

Faithful students break down barriers Caleb Cavarretta / Reporter

Religious minorities and people of strong religious beliefs sometimes face discrimination for their faith and their customs.

Jewish students make up one of the larger religious minorities at Lafayette.

Senior Michelle Withington practices reformed Judaism and said she often hears religious discrimination.

“I get it a lot, usually on a daily basis. It gets pretty annoying, especially when you tell people to stop and they just keep making Jewish comments,” she said.

Withington believes too many people joke about her faith, and that she often hears the jokes.

“Somebody will say something stupid and people will be like ‘You are such a Jew’” Withington said.

She said it [discrimination] is much harder to deal with since there are not many Jewish students.

“I feel like it happens way too much,” Withington said.

When it comes to whether or not the Jewish Student Union will help put an end to the discrimination, Withington said, “I really doubt it, because not a whole lot of people are going to go to the meetings. I just don’t see it happening.”

Withington also believes Rockwood is not doing enough to stop the discrimination.

“I do not think any administrator or anyone else has really done anything to try to stop it,” she said.

Junior Samiah Khalili is a Sunni Muslim, whose family is from Pakistan.

Khalili said she has only experienced indirect discrimination a few times.

“I have been targeted by teachers and students but not directly harassed. People will joke about it. I hear people saying stuff, but indirectly and not to me,” she said.

Khalili said she often hears jokes about her religious beliefs that she does not believe are intended to be harmful.

“A lot of times people are kidding but they don’t realize it hurts,” she said.

Khalili believes some people are surprised to discover that she is a Muslim and it sometimes has a negative effect on her friendships.

“I know people who would find out that I am not Christian and not American, and automatically have the judgment that they can’t be friends with me. I have had that happen many times. One of my friends’ other friends might not want me to be around,” Khalili said.

“I would say that [religious discrimination] is not that big of a problem to myself, because I act more Americanized than a lot of people of my religion and my culture, but people who are not as modernized are targeted a lot. They could be the nicest people in the world, but be automatically targeted,” Khalili said.

Khalili believes the school is doing well regarding religious discrimination.

“I wouldn’t say that teachers are the main problem here, and the administration is fine. It is just mostly students,” Khalili said.

Junior Erik Steele is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, often referred to as Mormons.

Steele says that while he does hear discriminatory comments, it usually is not meant for harm.

“Jokingly sometimes, but never anything serious. They are kidding usually,” Steele said.

“Some of them have seen the South Park episode about Mormonism, so they usually have questions about that, so usually you can just tell them the truth,” Steele said.

Steele believes being a Mormon at Lafayette has been a good thing for him.

“We don’t drink or smoke, so that is just something that we don’t do. It is definitely a positive,” he said.

Steele also said his faith has encouraged him to work harder in school because of the high expectations of Mormon universities.

When it comes to religious discrimination in general, Steele does not believe it is much of a problem at Lafayette.

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“There’s a lot of joking, but I have never really heard anything seriously attacking a religion,” Steele said.

“I think that the school does a pretty good job [with religious discrimination],” Steele said.

Sophomore Ryan Beike, a Baptist, said he has been discriminated against once or twice, but nothing big.

“It is usually just a joke, like ‘oh you Christians and your beliefs’ or something like that,” Beike said.

“As far as other religions go, I know there has been [discrimination], but as far as Christianity goes, people are less biased against it because more people around the

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Beike has also expressed his faith to students. “I have always grown up being taught that it is good to share your faith with other people,” he said.

“A few people give you weird looks at times when [I] say my faith doesn’t allow that,” he said.

“For the most part [the administration] does a good job. The penalties are pretty fair if you get caught doing it, but most kids are good about it anyway,” Beike said.

“Discrimination is not something that is really needed to be joked about. It can be offensive when taken to an extreme. Just watch what you say,” Beike said.

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New director brings changes, challenges News Briefs LHS Pasta Bar Alicia Mestre / Reporter

The new director of the Lafayette Theatre Company, Natasha Toro, has decided to direct a difficult play as her first LHS production.

Unfortunately, it hasn’t come without setbacks. One that Toro has overcome is her job. She currently works at three different schools.

“I work at Crestview, Wildwood and Lafayette. It is so hard making sure everyone knows what is going on when I’m at three different schools,” Toro said.

Though time is short for Toro, she still chose a more difficult production.

The Fall Play, Noises Off!, by Michael Frayn, is written from a back stage point of view. Noises Off! is about a group of actors trying to perform the risqué play, Nothing On. “It is very challenging,” Toro said. “It is very physical and [students] have to memorize blocking to a ‘T’ as well as lines.”

“I think it was very brave of Ms. Toro to decide this as her first play,” senior Cecilia Dorhauer said.

“It’s a play that is very focused on actions, and if we miss one ‘take this plate off stage,’ it screws up so many other blocking moves,” Dorhauer said.

Toro also instituted an understudy program.

Each of the nine leads played by seniors David Adams, Jessica Cohen, Dorhauer, Brett Ferryman, Daquan Haynes, Lucas Klein, Grace Palazzolo, Sarah Worley and junior Tommy Rudd have been assigned an understudy.

The understudies gained low pressure acting experience while helping the leads and preparing for mishaps.

The unused pasta machine in the kitchen will be used to create a pasta bar. A St. Louis University graduate intern was called in to help decide which pasta to use, by providing three alfredo samples.

Students tasted, then ranked the sauces.

National Merit Scholarships

The following students have been selected as the semi-finalists for National Merit: Michael Catanzaro, Alexander Creely Timothy Flavin, Nowrin Haque, Martin Kamper, Jessica Krull, Kelly Lacey, Matthew Terneus, and Marta Wells.

Ty Krewson Update Understudy Rehearsal

The Noises Off! cast and understudies rehearse on their new rotating set. In the middle of practicing precise blocking, the cast is perfecting stage movement for the matinee.

Showtimes will be at 7:30 p.m. from Oct. 15-17 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 17. (photo by Alicia Mestre)

“[The Understudy Program] gives other students a chance to get involved on stage,” Palazzolo said.

“I am really glad I got the role of an understudy. There is no guarantee that I will perform, but if something happens it’s nice to know we are here for [the lead actors],” freshman Taylor Beidler said.

Not only is the production difficult, but the stage setting adds more of a challenge for students.

The play calls for two different sets. It would be too inefficient to keep switching out sets, so the Theatre Company had to get innovative.

With the help of Art Department Chair Pam Senti, a crew of students and booster parents, Toro constructed a rotating set.

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Junior Jillian Kirwin, an active supporter of the act, was disappointed in the city’s decision.

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from one set to another. “[The set] is really cool, it is a two story revolving set representing the on stage and back stage in a show,” Cohen said.

Toro’s directing abilities were necessary for Noises Off!, and her students are very appreciative of her.

“She transformed the Theatre Program into a Theatre Company,” Palazzolo said.

Sophomore Connor Wolk agreed.

“She is professional, and I like that she is starting out with a bang,” Wolk said.

“I’m really excited to see people’s reactions to it!” Dorhauer said.

Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15-17, and the understudy matinee is at 2 p.m. on Oct. 17.

Ticket prices are $5 during initial sales times and $8 at the door.

Fundraisers held for Class of 2009 graduate Ty Krewson raised $5,500.

Krewson, who faced a life-threating injury last spring break, was able to graduate with his class last year.

The money raised will go toward a college trust fund.

After breaking a vertebrae in his neck in an accident, Krewson now has some has feeling, but not much control in his legs. His home has been adapted with wheel chair accessibility, where he is recovering.

“We’re all very optimistic about a good recovery,” Assistant Principal Matt Dieckhaus said.

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The Truth About Lying: Body language speaks louder than words Kelley Bauer/Staff Reporter

It’s another Friday night racing home way over the speed limit. Curfew was 20 minutes ago; the party went longer than expected. But the only thing on your mind is how you’re going to answer, “Why are you late?”

But the story is only seven percent of a good lie; body language is the key.

Most know the common conception of liars: avoiding eye contact and frequent hesitation as a couple examples.

AP Psychology teacher Susan Glenn, explained why liars tend to look away.

“Liars often look to the left because it has to do with where you process information.”

Since the left side of the brain relates to the imagination, people look to the left to create a response, she added.

In fact, according to Time.com interview with leading behavioral psychologist Paul Ekman, eye movement is a major indicator in uncovering lies.

While the left hemisphere of the brain deals with creating, the right has to do with memory.

Auditory senses correlate to looking straight across and sensation relates to looking down.

Besides eye movement, “Liars will try to put barriers in front of them or kind of hug themselves,” Glenn said. “They touch their face or throat a lot, too.”

According to the Access Excellence website, sometimes liars exhibit a condition called the “Pinnochio Effect” in which the nose’s tissues engorge as a person lies giving it a “growing” impression.

The article also suggests simply listening

to verbal clues to detect lying. People who lie often use expanded contractions (e.g. “I did not” rather than “I didn’t”), stuttering, throat clearing or speech errors.

Police Officer Dan Keim from the Wildwood Police Department has experience noticing the body language and facial gestures characteristic of a liar.

“Sometimes they will look up to the sky and hesitate. In some instances they get real jittery and won’t be able to stay still,” Keim said.

When questioning individuals, Keim said people have a hard time faking body language, especially people involved in criminal activity, since they tend to lie much more.

“You’re kind of nervous to begin with, so the body language will reflect that,” Keim explained.

Also, when given multiple answers to the same question which don’t match, the officers can easily uncover a lie.

Having experience with her own children, Sociology teacher Krista Silvernail said, “Boys have a harder time pulling it off. Especially at young ages.”

Glenn explains girls are more verbal than boys, therefore, more likely to be better liars who create more plausible stories.

As people become older, both teachers agree lying doesn’t necessarily decrease or become better, but the type of lie changes.

The occasional white lie no longer carries as much merit as an actual “lie” to many people.

“Society in which we live requires us to be so politically correct that people are very careful of what they say,” Silvernail said, “you lie with good intentions.”

“Everyone is so different; it’s kind of

Detecting A Lie

According to Wildwood Police Officer Dan Keim body language is key in detecting a lie. Senior Katie Baum demonstrates looking to the left, biting her nails and crossing her arms. (photo illustration by Kelley Bauer)

hard to pinpoint an exact thing that tells lying. Some people can just conceal it better,” Glenn said.

When asked about her unusual behavioral habits when lying junior Tiffany Manno said she usually bites her nails.

“I usually get caught lying by my parents five out of ten times,” Manno said.

“What’s important is remembering all the lies that you tell them.”

Even though most people have different mannerisms when they lie, recognizing the truth can be as easy as observation.

Not only do you have to pay attention to your alibi, but now body language and facial gestures too?

Next time, have the party at your house instead of missing curfew again. But you’ll probably have to find a good explanation for the hole in the wall.

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“I was dating like five girls at the same time and none of them knew about it.”

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“I pretended to be my mom on the phone to talk to my friend’s mom so she could go to a party with me.”

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“I told my mom I was sleeping at a friend’s but I went down to the Lake of the Ozarks instead.”

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Mary Buttram/ Reporter

Finding love interests early on are very rare. Yet when the attraction is identified and becomes stronger with time, a ring may be exchanged to signify these feelings.

In high school, relationships seem to be the most important things in the world when it comes to being in one. To some, however, it is more than just a date for Friday night; it is forever a promise to stay true to each other and spend each moment together in love.

Promise rings are very popular to people who feel this way. Seniors Gracie Schofield and Jason Tegethoff have been dating for 18 months.

They have exchanged their feelings through a promise ring in order to continue the promise of a relationship.

Tegethoff gave Schofield a promise ring for her 17th birthday, a year ago, and they have been going strong since.

“I gave it to her for her birthday last year just symbolizing that we like each other a lot and we want to be together for a long time,” Tegethoff said.

Schofield said, “The ring is probably somewhat of an engagement ring, but not really. It means we are going to stay together for a long time, probably forever.”

The couple does not know where they are going for college, but they are sure

that they will stay together during that time, no matter where they go.

Senior Cecilia Dorhauer has a promise ring with her boyfriend of ten months, Garrett Tripp. Tripp is a freshman at Missouri State University, so the two of them share a long-distance relationship.

“He gave it to me after we’d been dating for four months as a reminder of what we have. He’s at college and he’s staying true to me and I to him until death due us part. It’s a promise that we will take our relationship to the next level,” Dorhauer said.

Another side expressed about promise rings is that they are taken too frivolously.

Senior Anne Park disagrees with the true purpose of promise rings.

“I don’t really agree with promise rings because it’s like an engagement. If you’re promising someone that you will marry them, why not just be engaged?”

She continued, “An engagement is an engagement, and a promise. I feel like that finger is symbolic and shouldn’t be used lightly.”

Schofield still defends the significance of her personal ring.

“I wear my ring everyday, it symbolizes that I’m his and he’s mine,” she said.

Schofield and Dorhauer, along with others, feel strongly about their feelings and future with the one they are with right now to wear their ring confidently, rather than nonchalantly.

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In relationships, emotional feelings are key in getting along and developing stronger bonds.

However, purity ring wearers believe the physical aspect of relationships should come to a halt before it gets out of hand.

Purity rings represent a decision to abstain from intercourse until marriage.

Senior Taylor Foley explains, “A lot of people say ‘Why wear a ring, it’s a material thing?’ but it also gives you the opportunity to tell people about it.”

Foley got the ring about three years ago at a Church retreat. Her youth group was talking about the meaning of purity rings and she decided to get one herself because she believed in everything it stood for.

“It stands for being abstinent until you are married. A lot of people don’t like to talk to others about it because it means you’re strong in your faith, but I wear one because I am strong in my faith,” she said.

Along with being a promise to her boyfriend, senior Jason Tegethoff, senior Gracie Schofield uses her promise ring as a purity ring for herself too.

“Mine is similar to a purity ring as well. You should wait until you’re married to have any sexual intercourse because it is in the Bible and it is what my parents taught me,” Schofield said.

Tegethoff respects the decision of Schofield’s multi-purpose ring.

Like Schofield, senior Cecilia Dorhauer finds having a purity ring is necessary and a valued possession.

“I got a purity ring for the first time in 7th or 8th grade when I was confirmed and asked for a new one because it is something I view as important,” Dorhauer said.

Although her promise ring and purity ring are separate rings, she wears them both to represent her strong beliefs and values.

“I believe in waiting until I am married to have sex. It helps me stay true to who I am and it is just another issue I don’t have to worry about in high school,” she said.

Senior Kelley Johnson has a purity ring to signify her true love waits.

“I asked my dad to get it for me because I made the commitment to God to stay pure until I was married. And because I feel like the one I’m waiting for is worth it,” Johnson said.

Junior Anastasia Harris has a pact with herself to stay abstinent.

She doesn’t mind talking to other people about it, but it also helps make a statement without sharing personal information.

“I was out to dinner and instead of talking about sex, my friends saw my ring and realized what my values were and spared the awkward moment,” she said.

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Costumes, Candy & Jesus:

Opposing views on childhood tradition lead to holiday debate Leanne Beasley / Reporter

Halloween and God. A match made in heaven, or hell? Some are saying Halloween has become something more than innocent kids dressed up as their favorite superhero asking for candy. Is this usually enjoyable holiday becoming more sinister than intended?

Senior Dawn Dickerson said there has been a definite shift on the innocence of All Hallows Eve. Unlike many of her peers, Dickerson hasn’t acquired a taste for Halloween.

As a child, her parents explained the dangers of Oct. 31 to her.

Instead of trick-or-treating, Dickerson attends church with her family and takes part in the activities provided.

“We’d go to our church and participate in a fall festival. We would play games and earn candy. We could dress up, but no scary costumes were allowed,” Dickerson said.

Her parents explained the contradicting aspects of Halloween, the celebration of the dead and the reason why it was wrong.

“It was almost a day of evil. My parents promoted harvest. We believe that you shouldn’t be celebrating the dead because Jesus is alive. People have changed Halloween to be something evil,” Dickerson said.

But senior Andy Early sees Halloween in an entirely different light.

Like many, Early enjoys having a good time on Halloween and makes the most of the night’s traditional celebrations.

“It has always been a time to do something out of the ordinary. But mostly to just have fun with your friends and dump the bucket of candy in your bag that is sitting outside of that lazy dude’s house with a sign, ‘Take one, please,” Early said.

Unlike Dickerson, Early doesn’t believe there is anything harmful about Halloween.

When asked about Halloween being referred to as the “Devil’s Night” Early said, “That’s ridiculous. This is a Celtic tradition that’s been around longer than the story of Christianity itself.”

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The Celts, an ancient culture based in Ireland, believed that Halloween was a night when the Lord of the Dead, Saman, held a gathering of dead souls who returned to Earth.

Many look negatively on the Celtic tradition and instead remember the following day, Nov.1, as All Saints Day where all saints are honored, much like Veterans and Presidents Day. This “holiday” falls right in with Halloween but the two don’t share the same values whatsoever.

Since then, Halloween has taken a new look by focusing more on the cult and evil aspects.

The ancient Celtic tradition may or may not be the cause of Halloween’s transformation into something out of this world.

Freshman Aliah Ptah has known Halloween all her life as a time where free candy is handed out to eager kids, and older

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Ptah has fully participated in Halloween activities since she was little and doesn’t plan on changing anytime soon.

“I’ve been doing the same thing since kindergarten. I always dress up and I always get candy,” Ptah said.

But when it comes to her feelings on the dead, Ptah doesn’t have a solid explanation.

“I don’t totally believe in ghosts and spirits, but sometimes maybe; That’s the kind of stuff you see on TV. Sometimes I try and convince people that that type of stuff is real when I believe it myself. It’s just hard to say when there is so much out there,” Ptah said.

Ptah isn’t totally against the extreme views on Halloween, but she doesn’t necessarily agree either with the negativity that is sometimes shed towards Hallows Eve. “Let me have their candy. I know people can twist anything and make it weird. I love everything about Halloween. Don’t be hating on Halloween,” Ptah said.

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Generally known as a goody bag item or a way to pass time, yo-yos are rarely thought of as a form of sport.

But for sophomore Jacob Monash, yo-yoing is a competitive activity that requires hard work Jacob Monash and determination. “I have competed in the Missouri and Indiana State competitions for the past three years,� Monash said.

He added, “I have placed third in Missouri, which is my favorite accomplishment because it’s my home state. My other noteworthy accomplishment was second in Illinois.�

The competitions are different than the customary head-to-head format of most sports. “Yo-yo competitions generally consist of a two or three minute freestyle routine set to music in front of judges and an audience,� Monash said.

He continued, “Scoring is usually done having individual judges judge different criteria: one for string hits, one for technicality and how original you are and one for style.�

The winner of the competition is the individual that has tallied up the most points.

Along with these events, Monash is on the Missouri team and belongs to a City Museum club called MoYo. It organizes shows for team members to showcase their skills. At the meetings, “I get

Spin With Caution

As he performs a trick, sophomore Jacob Monash flips his favorite yo-yo behind his wrist.

Once while practicing, Monash accidently hit himself in the face. “I had a black eye for my 7th grade yearbook picture,� Monash said. (photo by Alex Vanderheyden)

updated by my friends with what is going on in the yo-yoing world,� Monash said.

MoYo also gives Monash the opportunity to combine the basic skills he has already mastered to make his tricks unique. “Tricks just come to me through muscle memory and my imagination,� he said.

Finding time to practice yo-yoing is not an issue. He usually keeps a yo-yo in his pocket and practices when he’s bored. “Since I always have one with me, I can practice whenever, wherever,� Monash said.

His mother, Debbie Monash, is a proud supporter of his yo-yoing talent and en-

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Sometimes even grandma comes along.�

Other than supporting him morally, Debbie also helps Monash out with the financial aspect. “I definitely support him financially.

His yo-yo’s go for almost $100 a pop so it’s hard for him to always come up with the money on his own,� Debbie said.

This splurge for a yo-yo isn’t a one-time event.

“I have way more than one yo-yo; probably upwards of 80 of them. And the price range for them differs from anywhere to $20 to $120 for the higher end aluminum ones,� he said.

His current favorite has a blue-green fade covering its whole body and costs $115.

He said, “the reason for the steep price is the high grade aluminum, a metal-coloring process called anodizing, and the series of prototypes the manufacturer went through to get the final design.�

Monash keeps a case to keep track of the yo-yos that vary in shape, color and design. “It accommodates 66 yo-yos,� he said.

Monash began yo-yoing when his dad bought him his first yo-yo at age 12. “My dad got me interested and I kept it up because the people I saw in videos online blew me away,� Monash said.

Debbie also believes yo-yoing is a good community service.

She said, “he does perform at charity events occasionally which I think builds character.�

Monash has demonstrated his yo-yo tricks for a variety of people with his MoYo group. “I have performed for sick and dying children at the hospital to help them get some enjoyment when they were sick. I’ve also done a party or two, performed for a Cub Scout troop, an air force base and a preschool,� Monash said.

Despite the intensity and expense of the sport, he enjoys yo-yoing just as a form of entertainment. “Honestly, I yo-yo for fun. If I’m having fun, then I’m happy,� Monash added.

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Oct. 9, 2009

Football + Math = Career Change

Willis’ previous profession catches interest of students Chelsea Coleman / Feature Editor

In 1995, math teacher Ken Willis traded in his football pads and National Football League (NFL) jersey for a grade book and Khaki slacks.

Willis spent the four previous years as an NFL kicker before he turned to an educational career due to a stress induced injury.

“I played three full seasons and my fourth year I was out on injury. So four years total,” Willis said.

He played for the Dallas Cowboys his first two seasons starting in 1990.

“There were five teams I could sign with as a free agent, but keep in mind all these teams had kickers that were established, I did not get drafted in the 12 rounds, but then I signed with Dallas [Cowboys] and made the team,” Willis said.

He left Dallas for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992.

After being released from the Buccaneers, Willis finished out the rest of the season with the New York Giants.

Yet, all of this professional achievement in football was not completely planned for Willis, who didn’t start becoming serious about kicking until he was half way done with high school.

“I was 17, in my junior year of high school. I was a kicker for the freshman [football] team a couple years earlier but our football team was pretty good but needed a kicker,” He continued, “So I went back to try [kicking] again when there was only about four games left in the season, but I went out and brought it home and started kicking,” But Willis did not go to college focused on football, starting his higher education at Division 3 College in his home state of Kentucky.

“I went to a small D3 school called Centre College in Kentucky my freshman year and then I transferred to Kentucky [University] and was there for four years,” Willis said.

While playing football for a Division 1 university, Willis was able to find his true passion for

education, which came as no surprise to him due to his family history.

“Everybody in my family were teachers, but I never thought I wanted to be one [teacher], but I had to take an elective class in college and I though I would take an education class and I really liked it,” Willis said.

Knowing another profession for his future after football was helpful once Willis’ NFL career ended due to a stress facture.

“It was an overuse injury, it was on my plant leg. It was really a shin splint that turned into a stress facture. It wasn’t healing over time enough for me to continue so I went back to school and got my masters at UK.” He added, “I went back a year later to see if I could still play and the injury was better but it was still an issue. And after two or three years of being out [of the NFL] it would be very difficult to get back in.”

Being new to the St. Louis area and Lafayette, Willis is now faced with an all new set of questions and curiosities from students and

faculty about his previous experience in NFL. “I mean, what do you say? Do you just come and say ‘I was in the NFL’. So it is one of those things that the students find out when they found out,” Willis said.

He added, “The funny thing is when I started teaching my students [in the 1990s] had all seen me play. At my old school, everyone already knew. It was kind of a neat little side fact about me.”

When asked if he believed his past in professional sports could possibly hold his new students’ attention longer, Willis explained.

“I think my past might catch their [the students’] interest just a little bit longer than most other teachers. So maybe on the front end, yes, but I think you have to build trust with students, they have to know that you actually care about them and are actually working for them,” he added.

He concluded, “If my playing football catches their attention a little bit longer for me to be able to show them I am really there for them, in the end, it doesn’t really make me any different.”

Then And Now

Before he started teaching in 1995, math teacher Ken Willis found his calling in professional kicking. (top photo courtesy of Bill Stewart)

Fast Forward: Credit surplus creates options for upperclassmen Maddie Johnson / Reporter

For most Lafayette students, the wait for graduation seems to take forever.

They endure four years, eight semesters, 16 quarters, and countless hours of essays, tests and homework.

Yet for a handful of students, this wait has been shortened.

Seniors Liz Dunn and Elle Owen were both registered as Seniors Elle Owen and Liz Dunn sophomores during the 2008-2009 school year. However, rather than graduate with the Class of 2011 like the Junior Class of this year, they have chosen to graduate with the Class of 2010.

There are many requirements to be met in order to qualify for this path of education. First, the student must earn the 24 necessary credits to graduate.

In order to achieve this in a shortened period of time, extra steps must be taken. According to Director of Guidance, Marybeth Desloge, there are multiple options for receiving the credits.

Along with night school, summer school and zero hour, students can take online classes, called Correspondence Courses, from which credits can be earned through accredited colleges and universities.

“I’ve done online classes at Mizzou, zero hours and summer school,” Owen said.

However, Dunn was able to earn all of her credits through Lafayette.

“I was actually able to get it all done with all semesters of zero hour and two sessions of summer school each year,” she said.

In addition, the student must complete an application ensuring their eligibility, as well as receive signatures of approval from multiple administrators.

“They also have to have a plan,” Desloge said. “Whether they choose to go to college, get a job or go to a technical school, they can’t just sit at home. It’s so that they can get on with their future.”

“I’ve known since seventh or eighth grade that I was going to graduate early,” Owen said. “I want to major in fashion and minor in business, and open my own boutique.”

“I already know what I want to do with my life; I’m old for my grade, so I’ll be graduating when I’m 18. I always kind of knew that I’d catch up with my grade,” she continued.

Like Owen, Dunn made this decision early on in her years of schooling.

“I knew since the counselors talked to us in eighth grade about registering for classes at Lafayette,” Dunn said.

“I just think it’s an insufficient use of time when it really wasn’t all that much extra work to finish high school in three years instead of four,” she added.

However, not all students who are ahead on credits choose to graduate early. Sean Alexander is a name found on the back of this year’s senior shirts, yet he is classified as a member of the Junior Class.

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“I moved here from Virginia my sophomore year, and I got most of my credits my freshman year,” he said. “I also earned high school credits for math and science in eighth grade.”

Alexander has enough credits to qualify him eligible for graduation by the end of first semester, but he is not ready to leave.

“I’m in no rush to get to college. I kind of just want to enjoy my time here,” Alexander said.

In addition, Alexander feels he would be passing up memories that can only be made once. “I’d be missing out on my entire senior year and being a senior with the rest of my friends,” he said.

In contrast, despite her heavy workload this semester due to multiple language arts classes and two social studies classes, Owen is sure she has made the best decision for herself.

“I don’t regret it at all,” she said. “But, I literally write two papers a week. I have at least five hours of homework every night,” she added. “Once I get through first semester, things will be easier.”

Dunn confidently stands by her decision, as well.

“I don’t second guess it, because when I say I’m going to do something, I do it.”

While this path to the diploma is the norm for these girls, others find it somewhat unusual.

“It happened once two or so years ago,” Desloge said.

“We don’t see it very often.”

Overall, the girls feel they have been able to take part in all that high school has to offer, despite their shortened time.

“I don’t feel like I’m missing anything,” Dunn said. “I got the high school experience in three years.”

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The Morning After Pill

Drug’s availability spurs controversy, relief

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eenagers are at the heart of the controversy surrounding sexuality and reproductive rights.

One part of that national controversy is the availability of a medication commonly referred to as the “morning after pill.”

Plan B and Preven, two variaties of the pill, were both approved in the late 1990s by prescription, but the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) made them available over-the-counter in August 2006.

Then, in March 2009, emergency contraception became available without a prescription to those 17-years-old or older.

Those under 17 can still obtain emergency contraception with a prescription.

The Facts

Plan B, manufactured by Duramed Pharmaceuticals, and Preven, manufactured

by Teva Pharmaceuticals, were designed to prevent an unwanted pregnancy in the event of unprotected sex, by inhibiting the release of an egg and possibly by blocking fertilization and implantation of the egg in the lining of the uterus.

However, if an egg is fertilized, Plan B will not terminate that pregnancy.

The pill can be taken up to 120 hours after unprotected sex and has an 89 percent dependency when used within 72 hours.

The sooner it is taken, the more effective it is.

Some emergency contraception comes in two doses. The first dose must be taken within the first five days of unprotected intercourse, and the second dose can either be taken with the first or within 12 hours after. Depending on the brand of emergency contraception used, the number of pills per dose may vary.

Emergency contraception is available at pharmacies and can cost anywhere from $10-$80.

Rockwood’s Child Development classes do have a unit on reproduction and teachers do cover some of the main types of birth control, but they do not discuss emergency contraception.

Child development teacher Mandy Regina said the topic is mentioned once in

a video which is shown, but it is not discussed.

“It’s just not part of the curriculum. We cover types of birth control but there are so many we can’t cover them all,” she said.

The Effects

The morning after pill is made of the same hormones as birth control. According to Planned Parenthood, millions of women have used emergency contraception with no serious complications.

The most common side effects of emergency contraception are nausea and vomiting. These two symptoms usually last for 24 hours and can be somewhat avoided by taking anti-nausea medicine one hour prior to taking the pills.

Taking emergency contraception on a full stomach is advised.

Four other common side effects of the morning after pill include chest tenderness, bleeding, dizziness and headaches.

Following the consumption of the morning after pill, there is a possibility of an irregular period for some time afterwards.

Some experts have warned against repeated usage of the drug.

Dr. Hanna Klaus, executive director of the Natural Family Planning Center in Washington, D.C., fears increased usage can “send your body into ‘menstrual chaos’ when used repeatedly within a cycle.”

The Differences

Too often, emergency contraception has been confused with the abortion pill also known as RU-486. Also called mifepristone, the abortion pill terminates an early pregnancy.

RU-486 can be taken up to 63 days or nine weeks after the first day of a woman’s most recent period. And it is 97 percent effective.

Effects of taking RU-486 include dizziness, cramping, nausea, abdominal pain and mild chills or fever.

The FDA reports that this form of medical abortion is safe for most women; but there are still some risks.

These risks include an allergic reaction, infection, incomplete abortion or an ectopic pregnancy which is a pregnancy that happens inside a woman’s fallopian tubes.

The abortion pill ranges in price anywhere from $350-$650.

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The Opposition

Some people and groups, including some pharmacists morally object to the drug, equating its use to abortion, and refuse to distribute it.

In 1999, Wal-Mart refused to stock any type of emergency contraception, even after three Massachusetts women sued the company for it’s actions.

The reasoning behind the decision was never stated but they did claim it was not ethics-related.

After the 2006 ruling, Wal-Mart announced it would carry emergency contraception drugs.

One student who is strongly opposed to the morning after pill is senior Taylor Foley.

Foley recently went to her doctor to renew her supply of Accutane, a common acne medicine that can’t be taken if pregnant.

“My doctor asked if I would take the morning after pill and I said no because abstinence is my birth control,” she said.

Foley added, “Then she asked if I would take it if I was raped or accidently got pregnant and I said no, I would just stop taking Accutane.”

The Experience

For some teens, using Plan B never crosses their mind. However for senior Jessica*, emergency contraception has been the answer twice.

“I’m on birth control and we still use condoms, but once I thought the condom may have broken so I was freaking out, be-

cause you don’t know. It’s so stressful,” she said.

She has been on birth control for two months. However, she doesn’t like the idea of going without a condom because of the risks.

Jessica had to ask an older friend of hers to get the emergency contraception for her the first time, because she was still 16 at the time of her scare. She is glad her friend was there to help her through her hard time.

Looking back, she believes the morning after pill should be available without a prescription to those who need it, even those 17 and younger.

“I think when you’re in high school you should be able to get Plan B, even at 15,” she said.

“Nothing anyone says is going to stop you. You’re going to do what you want to do. I just think if you’re going to have sex be safe about it: use a condom and if something does happen, go to the next step.

Plan B is just an easy way to take care of that,” she continued.

For Jessica, being in high school is just the beginning of making one’s own choices.

She thinks giving students access to the morning after pill is a good thing overall because they have experienced a lot and are making many of their own choices.

She believes being 17 and pregnant would interrupt someone’s life and says if there is a way out of that, Plan B offers it. *Editor’s Note: At the student’s request, her name has been changed.

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14 Sports Tournaments fuel volleyball success Christine Jackson/ Reporter

Fired Up

In celebration, senior Torrie Stellern cheers on her team after a point.

The game against Eureka resulted in a 3-1 victory for Lafayette. So far, Stellern has 43 kills and six blocks this season. (photo by Dan Clutter)

The Lady Lancer volleyball team has a tradition of success, and this year is no exception.

The Lancers won the St. Charles West Tournament for the seventh year in a row, losing only one match during the tournament.

“We stay consistent by working hard in practice so when we get to the games it’s easy. As long as we never give up, we will keep winning,” senior co-captain Abbey Meier said.

Including these wins, the team is 17-4-1 for the season with losses only to St. Joseph’s, Nixa, Borgia and Incarnate Word.

“When we come together and play as a team I think we are unstoppable. All of the games we’ve won have been a result of the great talent and teamwork we have,” Meier said.

This talent and teamwork has taken the Lady Lancers all the way to the top of their Conference, putting them first in Suburban West with a 5-0 league record.

The team is also the offensive leader with a total of 40 games won.

“I think the reason we are consistently winning is our mindset.

We try never to overlook an opponent and always strive for the win,” senior Rachel Gilman said.

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they won four of their six matches to place third out of nineteen teams.

Three of their opponents were ranked in the top 15 in the state with another in the top 20.

“Our strength would be the team’s chemistry followed by senior leadership,” Coach Steve Burkard said. “The six seniors all work hard in practice and push the other players to be their best.”

Meier takes her leadership to a more personal level by presenting the players with a ribbon before each game. The ribbons are printed with a word and will make a sentence at the end of this season.

“My guess is it’s an inspirational quote, but I’m not sure because we still have lots of games and words to go,” Gilman said.

The Lady Lancers next match is Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Fox High School, after which the team hopes to continue their winning season in the Park/Rock Tournament on Oct. 17.

They will then be in the out of state Quincy Notre Dame Tournament Oct. 23-24 in Quincy, IL. “There are very good teams in this [Quincy Notre Dame] tournament. Many of them are from Illinois, but several are from Missouri and surrounding states,” Burkard said.

Volleyball enters the District Tournament on Oct. 26. Sectionals will begin on Oct. 31.

Oct. 9, 2009

Boys swim to focus on small details Ian Bernstein / Reporter As swimming season winds down, the team is finding out the little things are adding up.

The recent loss to Parkway South was attributed to the team’s mental attitude.

“We went into the meet knowing it was going to be tough,” senior Joe Krauska said.

There has been a strong showing from the team, however. With sophomore Richard Liu’s success in the 200-yard medley relay, and freshman Jonathan Glaser’s in the 200-yard butterfly, the team has a strong group of underclassmen.

“A lot of the underclassmen participate year round in the Rockwood Swim Club, which definitely helps with their time,” Krauska said.

Dedication from swimmers like Brian Boucher help the team stay focused and concentrate on its goal.

“We have won the Conference title every year for 25 years, except in 2007. We want to redeem our victories,” senior Kevin Gleich said.

To do this, the team is concentrating on details like streamlining starts and turns. As you get ready to dive off the blocks, it is ideal to be as narrow as possible and have a fast reaction time.

“Our goal is to win Conference Meet and place top 10 at State,” Coach Todd Gabel said.

Cross country has complete showing at Parkway Meet Dan Clutter / Reporter

The boys cross country team recently competed in the Parkway West Invitational at McNair Park where junior Kurtis Harshman placed sixth overall with a time of 16:43 in the 5,000-meter race.

“We’re doing good but with more training we could become a much better team,” he said.

Here are Lafayette’s team results from the Parkway West Invitational: 1. Kurtis Harshman-6th place overall (16:43) 2. Zachary Legenzoff- 37th place overall (17:31) 3. Derek Legenzoff- 47th place overall (17:42) 4. Andrei Wood- 49th overall (17:43) 5. Alex Volstromer- 53rd overall (17:49) 6. Collin Bueckendorf- 66th overall (18:22) 7. Benjamin Walker- 84th overall (18:44) On the other side of the track, the girls team is really performing well this season.

“The team is really reaching high expecations and I have been seeing times improve dramatically as the season goes on,” senior Carly Micheals said.

One of the standout players on the team is senior Elizabeth Worley. Who has posted a time of 20:29.21 at McNair Park.

That time is good for the 4th best in Conference all year.

With the seniors leading the way, the girls team has Conference in their sight.

“The expectations are always to win Conference and get to State,” Head Coach Scott Brandon said.

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‘Disrespectful, classless’ behavior overshadows long hockey rivalry Gian Wessel /Sports Editor

Since 1993, Lafayette’s hockey games against Marquette have been considered among the most intense in the area.

The second game between the two schools is known as the “Silver Skate” game, which determines bragging rights.

“It began immediately after Marquette was founded. That year the Lafayette hockey team was split roughly in half. Marquette beat Lafayette that season and it has been on ever since,” Lafayette Head Coach Aaron Gould said.

Gould became Lancer Head Coach in May, but already had an appreciation for the significance of the rivalry.

“Nothing compares. The LafayetteMarquette games are easily the single biggest rivalry in high school hockey here in Missouri,” he said.

MHS won the latest game between the two, but the Sept. 18 game was off limits to fans beginning in the second period.

Just after the period began with MHS leading 1-0, both student sections were forced to exit the Hardee’s Iceplex after it was determined playing conditions were unsafe for players.

“People were throwing objects on the ice, such as coins. There were also Marquette students who were on the wrong side of the ice,” Hockey Club President Chuck Holliday said.

Shortly before fans were ejected, Chesterfield Police were called to break up disputes between students of both schools.

However, Holliday said the violent behavior in the student sections did not factor into the decision to eject fans.

“It’s disrespectful and classless to shout obscenities and endanger the players by throwing objects on the ice. I think we did the right thing by removing the fans. The players just want to play,” Gould said.

“It wasn’t appropriate some of the things

One Of Many Stoppages

During the Sept. 18 game, sophomore Andrew Higgins and junior Michael Huntebrinker prepare for a face off against Marquette. Because of numerous disturbances, there were very few long stretches of play. “I thought it was ridiculous and that everyone overreacted,” senior Mason Jones said. (photo courtesy of Emilie Mulholland)

people were doing, like throwing coins and salsa on the ice,” senior Matt Steckelberg said.

Junior Michael Huntebrinker said, “The game got a lot better after the fans left. You want fans there but not if they behave like that. If they can behave, we want them there.”

After fans were ejected, the players were forced to set aside the distraction and continue playing.

It appeared to be more difficult for the Lancers, who gave up three quick goals on the way to a 5-2 loss.

“We were out of our game and out of focus when we came out of the locker room,” junior Mike Gentry said.

The same violent behavior that occurred inside the arena did not end with the ejec-

tion of students, as police officers were forced separate opposing fans in the parking lot as well.

There has been no official decision made regarding how the next game between the two will be handled. The date for the annual “Silver Skate” game has not been scheduled at this time “There has been discussion of changing game times to Sunday mornings. I know that the mess that occurred in the parking lot may cost us monetarily, as well as hurt our reputation within the Chesterfield business community,” Gould said.

Holliday added that the clubs from both schools are cooperating with the Mid-State Hockey Association for a solution to crowd control problems at games and a meeting on the issue will take place soon.

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16 Sports Lancers Back On Track

Oct. 9, 2009

With 4 games remaining, team looks for momentum

Andrew Martin / Sports Editor

After starting the season on a hot streak 3-0 the Lafayette’s football team has cooled off losing two out of their past three games.

“Sure, we are disappointed, but we are eager to get back on track,” junior defensive back Thomas Swoboda said.

The team is going back to basics to try and find their roots on what they started in the beginning of the season.

“We want to focus on the fundamentals and ask all of our players to step up and be successful,” Head Coach Boyd Manne said.

Some players that have been stepping back on the gridiron looking to take Manne’s words to heart. Seniors Kyle Green and Ryan Finnegan have been identified as leaders who have stepped up this season.

“I am happy he gave me that honor, but we just need to keep working and have more energy on the sidelines,” Finnegan said.

Green is looking on the optimistic side, but trying to keep a level head and improve from week to week.

“I am playing all right so far, but you always need to improve in a couple of ways,” Green said.

Green has had a strong showing this season, leading the Suburban West in rushing with 647 yards in the first five games, which is the half way point of this season.

The defense has had a takeaway strategy with 22 turnovers in just five games.

“We want to force turnovers and that can hopefully out our offense into some good scoring opportunities,” Manne said.

The word that the has defense lived off of is, physicality, and the team wants to make sure they come out and hit someone in the mouth.

“Our defense loves to be physical, it

In the Trenches

LHS defense jumps off the line at practice. The defense has been the heart and sole of the team giving up only giving up 90 points in the first five games of the season. Senior Ryan Lewis is a player to watch leading the Suburban West with eight sacks. (photo by Gian Wessel)

helps set the tone throughout the course of the game,” Swoboda said.

The team is looking for some players who have been in the background step up since two of their three starting line backers are out for the season. Senior Andy Early is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL and pre-season all-metro senior Alex Catio is out for two to three weeks with a dislocated knee.

“We are looking for more role players to take on the role and make a play,” senior starting linebacker Jack Hoover said.

Hoover has been doing his part by leading the defense with 39 total tackles.

With the season in full swing, and the team is trying to learn from every game and every play.

“Each game you want to find out what went wrong and what went right and implement strategies to win the games after,” Manne said.

The team took those words to heart with a well played performance defeating the Melhville Panthers 42-14 on Oct. 2.

“It was a good win for us, we came out

strong in the first half and beat a team with a deceiving record,” sophomore receiver William Dupont said.

Dupont has proved age is just a number by showing his talent during the varsity games. Dupont has 343 yards, which is good for second in the Conference.

With the Homecoming game tonight, the Lancers are hoping for a great atmosphere to continue their winning streak.

“We’re playing together and with more fans coming out to Homecoming, we want to have fun,” Dupont said.

Leadership proves key in girls golf success this season Dan Clutter / Reporter

Chipping Out of Trouble

To get out of the rough, sophomore Claire Norfleet chips out and onto the green. (photo by Maddie Van House)

This season, the girls golf team is being led by strong showings of the team’s experienced senior women.

“At this point, I really feel we are starting to get our ‘game faces’ on as we have started to perform better in tournaments the past two weeks,” Coach Gaylen Laster said.

Laster also said that all the girls have come through at different times, which is what makes them a team.

So far, seniors Lindsey Carper, Sarah Whitman, junior Kelly Lamarche and sophomore Claire Norfleet have all earned medalists honors this year.

“This shows me that on any given day, any of them can

come through in the clutch,” Laster said.

With the experiance of being seniors Laster expects great thing for these girls this year.

“This being my senior season, I have high expectations in the team and even higher in myself,” Carper said.

Carper medaled in fifteenth place in State last year with scores of 90 and 78. She is expecting to do even better this year.

“Now that we have played so many tournaments, I’m confident that we can make it as a team to State,” Whitman said.

The seniors have shown they have a lot of confidence in their team and their coach.

“We all have made many contributions to our team,”

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Carper said. “Each player takes their turn to be the star of the team, or even being the saving factor.”

The underclassmen make contributions to the team as well.

Sophomore Claire Norfleet is the number four golfer on the varsity roster and has been consistently putting up good scores.

Norfleet said she has not had trouble adjusting to the varsity level.

“At first I didn’t know what to expect, but after the first match I became comfortable with everyone on the team because they were all friendly and welcoming,” Norfleet said.

Recently the team played in the Conference Tournament

and placed second overall even without two of their top golfers, Whitman and Norfleet.

Whitman was out battling a case of the flu while Norfleet was dealing with a shoulder injury.

Carper placed second in Conference with a score of 80.

The rest of the squad placed in the top 15.

Sophomore Maddie Van House scored a 93 and freshman Ashton Goldammer scored a 99.

The girls participated in the District tournament this past Wednesday at the Innsbrook Conference Center.

“This is a course on which you must use good course management, or else it will be a long day indeed,” Laster said.

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17 Lancers look for answers as games against top teams approach Gian Wessel / Sports Editor

Juggling Act

Every possession would count in Lafayette’s overtime win against Cape Notre Dame, as seniors Jon Kuanfung tries to keep the play alive while senior Javier Iglesias anticipates a pass. Teamwork has been key to the team’s success this season. Senior Tim Kenny and junior Zac Walters both rank among the Conference leaders in assists. (photo by Cecilia Radetic)

Soccer has experienced some inconsistency and that appears to be its biggest question mark.

After opening the season with three straight wins, the Lancers lost their next two and stand at 8-3 overall as of Oct 6.

The team still has hopes for a Conference championship, but Coach Tim Walters is looking for more players to contribute, especially on defense.

“We tried numerous people where I think we need help, but no one has gone out and taken (those starting spots),” he said.

On a defense with few standout upperclassmen, Ryan Mansfield and Ryan Tegethoff have been relied on to take charge.

Offensively, sophomores Connor and Cole Reynolds are both players that have impressed Walters with their consistent play.

“You always know what you are going to get from the Reynolds twins,” Walters said.

Junior Nick Tolmais and sophomore Lucas Hake have provided most of the Lancers’ offensive production this season, combining for 15 of the team’s 25 goals.

Hake also leads the team with 16 points and had a hat-trick in a game against Parkway South.

“His confidence is up and he really enjoys playing the game. He

is off to a good start for a sophomore,” Walters said.

“We have a lot of teamwork and working together. I played (forward) in select soccer and switching back from midfield has helped,” Hake said.

Consistency will also play a role in determining who will be the team’s primary goalie.

Both goalies are Junior Drew Garrone has played more minutes and has more saves, but senior Ethan Brunk has been called on to finish games and has and has a solid 88.5 percent saves average.

“I am looking for consistency and someone to take charge of the defense,” Walters said.

“You have to work hard to keep your spot and be able to give directions and take control of the field,” Brunk said.

If the team can get the kind of consistency in goal that Walters expects and develop a more complete lineup, another trip to Districts is still within reach.

The Lancers have an excellent opportunity to advance in the Suburban West standings, with games against conference leaders Lindbergh and Mehlville still remaining on the schedule.

Both are unbeaten in Conference play while Lafayette is 3-2, so the two games will be vital to the team’s season. The Lancers face Lindbergh next on Oct. 13.

A decade of excellence:

Field hockey’s domination of public schools ends, motivates team to ‘work harder, change attitudes’ Dominic Corvington / Reporter

The Lady Lancers field hockey team recently lost their first games of the season, marking a 11-2 record and their first losses to public schools in 11 years.

Since 1999 the team had won every public league game and championship, with strong teams such as Marquette, Clayton, Ladue and Kirkwood having failed to beat them since the program’s second year.

The streak first fell with an early loss against the Ladue Rams.

“I never thought it would last 11 years,” former Head Coach Kelly Yates said, “I think the loss had to happen sometime, but I did not think [ it would happen] at the hands of Ladue.”

Along with Ladue, the team

also faced a shocking upset against Clayton, losing 2-1.

“I just think that as a team we have to become a little more focused. We’ve seemed to be playing like we practice,” Coach Kate O’Connell said.

These dramatic defeats are serving as motivation for players to reach success for the rest of the season, and are driving their desire to win.

“It’ll make us work harder, and we need to change our attitudes,” junior Abbey Angevine said.

During their tournament victory at Nerinx Hall, the Lady Lancers defeated host Nerinx, and Mount Notre Dame. Earning them first place in the event and the number nine rank in the nation.

The team currently has the best Conference record in the

Suburban West at 5-1, and senior co-captain Christine Hibler is leading overall in game winning goals.

Hibler has accepted a scholarship to Cornell University.

Before stepping down as varsity Head Coach, Yates had a few words of advice that she passed on to O’Connell, her daughter.

“I told Kate to have fun and remember this is not a college team. I told her she had to be patient and flexible with high school girls as they all have different commitment levels,” Yates said.

On Monday, Oct. 5, the team defeated Kirkwood 4-1 and play again on Oct. 12, at home against Oakville.

Later this month the Lady Lancers return to the Midwest Field Hockey championships for

Serving It Up

In a game against Clayton, freshman Kate Barber looks to set up a teammate for a scoring opportunity. (photo by Dominic Corvington)

another run at State, where they were beaten in the quarterfinals against rival MICDS. Despite all off their success the

past 11 years, the team is yet to win this title, and they are more than ready to begin a new tradition of excellence.

Girls Tennis has second straight chance at State Dominic Corvington / Reporter

The Lady Lancers have returned for another shot at Districts, as they moved their way through the Conference tournament earning a third place finish.

As the season begins to come to a close, and each match becomes more important than the last, the tempo during practice continues to be raised.

“Whenever we get practice, [it has] been very strict and we need to stay very focused,” freshman Kelly Carpenter said.

Their 5-0 record remains at the top of the Suburban West.

The team placed third in the Conference tournament with doubles pair Jackie Legner and Megan Mange receiving first in their flight.

In the District Tournament each school sends two singles entries and two doubles pairs, and Lafayette has chosen top seeds Chelsea Weise and Trish Carpenter for singles.

“We have played in the toughest Conference so we can handle anyone we have

from that week to the next,” senior Trish Carpenter said.

Doubles partners Maddie Roll and Chelsea Coleman, as well as Kawen Zhang and Jackie Legner have also been selected to compete.

Last season the team took their only loss of the season in Sectionals against their biggest competition for State, St. Joseph’s Academy, a team that has won 13 of the last 15 State Championships.

Despite last year’s loss, the Lancers have high aspirations for State.

“Our goal is always to try to qualify our individuals through to the Individual State Tournament and to qualify our team for the Team event,” Stauffer said.

They may not have the same nationally recognized talent as last year, but these players are providing a new foundation needed to win.

“We have great depth, our players have improved significantly and fought hard all season, which is why we have such an outstanding overall record,” Stauffer said.

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Good When It Counts:

Softball struggles in Non-Conference play; picks up play against Suburban West foes The real meaning behind Superfans There is nothing like going to your favorite team stadium cheering your team on for victory. The players giving all they got and you as a fan are doing all you can to help cheer them on.

But that is just it; you do it for the love of supporting your team, not just to go “chill with bros” or “meet up with that one girl.”

I mean don’t get me wrong, one of the best parts of the game is being able to be there with your friends. But aren’t you there to see the team play? So cheer!

It does not matter if you have the coveted Superfans T-shirt to show your true enjoyment and passion for your schools sports.

Anyone can show school spirit the jock, the cheerleader, the nerd and just that normal guy.

The shirt is just trying to help our student body come together as one to make our home games as difficult as possible for the other team.

I know everyone says: Can they hear me? I do not even think the players care. In my account I have had numerous players and coaches come up and say thanks for the help.

When you know your student body is behind you at your games cheering you on, it gives a big confidence boost. And the athletes want to prove to all of their peers that they can put on a show and bring home a victory.

Also owning the Superfan shirt and sporting the colors means nothing. Clothes and spirit wear do not do the talking.

You, as the student with the shirt and gear, should take responsibility and lead by example.

So take a risk, join in with the fans up in the front of the bleachers and scream until your throat gets score. You never know, what you’re looking at might be special.

Christine Jackson / Reporter

Last Friday’s win against Kirkwood High School left the Lancers’ overall record at 13-12.

The team then went into this week with a chance to finish the conference strong against Parkway South High School.

As of Oct. 5, the team remained second in the Suburban West Conference with a record of 7-1.

The Suburban West Conference includes nine area softball teams and except for their 3-13 loss to Oakville High School, all of Lafayette’s losses were outside those nine schools.

Last year’s team dominated league play with a record of 22-4, but with the new team has come new struggles.

The loss of the team’s starting pitcher and leading hitter Meghan Lamberth has been hard on the team.

The Lancers have also needed to adjust to the mix of grade levels on the team.

“We lost one of our really good seniors, but have a freshman (pitcher Ashley Parks) who has really stepped up,” senior Michelle Withington said, “We just need to learn to work together as a team.”

This season’s inconsistencies come from a difference in game intensities.

In every sport, a team tends to play better when its players know that the game really counts. The Lady Lancers have been no exception to this trend.

“The level of playing is more intense when we know the stakes are higher, so we do everything we can to win,” junior Dana Lawson said.

No matter what the records or Conference statistics say, Coach Scott DeNoyer seems very confident in the abilities of this year’s Lady Lancers.

“We have been getting better each day we step on the field and expect to be even better when it counts the most,” DeNoyer said Lafayette’s early losses took a toll on the relatively new group of players, but the team has consistantly managed to pull it together

Eye On The Prize

To work the count, freshman Mara Worley takes a ball in the zone. Worely has been a suprise performer this season having 13 runs batted in (RBI) which is tied for first on the Lady Lancer Softball team. For the team to keep in contention in Conference they look to Mara to keep producing. (photo by Alex Vanderheyden)

for games that really count.

“We struggled in the beginning because it’s a new team, but over time we’ve learned to work with each other. We’re okay; conference and post-season is all that matters,” Withington said.

The Lady Lancers seem set to succeed in Districts, going into the tournament with a good attitude and a nearly perfect Conference record.

“We’re implementing all our

strategies and are using every opportunity to practice to perform at our best,” Lawson said.

Tonight the Lady Lancers will continue to pursue the State title in the District Tournament.

“If we’re going to get as far as we hope to, it’s going to be difficult, but we’re up to it. We’ve proven we can win the important games and we’ll continue to,” Lawson said.

The Sectional Tournament

will be held on Oct. 14 withQuarterfinals taking place on Oct. 17.

Quarterfinals will take place at Lafayette’s home field “We know that if we have Championship focus each pitch of the game, then we are a tough team to beat,” DeNoyer said The State Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 23 and 24.

State will be held at the Heritage Park Softball Complex at St. Joseph.

Down to the wire: Fall sports moving toward post-season Cross Field Country Hockey Conference Oct. 17 9 a.m.

Districts Oct. 24 9 a.m.

Sectionals Oct. 3 9 a.m.

vs. Oakville Oct 12 4:15 p.m. vs. Ladue Oct. 14 4:15 p.m. @ Marquette Oct. 16 4:15 p.m.

Football Girls vs. Oakville Golf Oct. 9 7 p.m. vs. Parkway S. Oct. 16 7 p.m. vs. CBC Oct. 23 7 p.m.

Districts Oct. 9 State Oct. 19-20

Softball Soccer Districts Oct. 9-10 Sectionals Oct. 14 QuarterFinals Oct. 17

WentzvilleHolt Oct. 12 6 p.m. @ Lindbergh Oct. 13 6 p.m. vs. Kirkwood Oct. 15 6 p.m.

Swimming

@ Oakville Oct. 13 4:15 p.m. vs. Parkway Central Oct. 14 4:15 p.m. vs. SLUH Oct.3 4:15 p.m.

Girls Tennis

Districts Oct. 9 Regionals Oct. 12-14 Sectionals Oct. 17

Volleyball

Quincy Notre Dame Tournament Oct. 23-24 Districts Oct. 26 Sectionals Oct. 31

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Fashion week runway run-down Mia Schenone /Asst. Entertainment Editor

All Fashion Week (FW) events take place at the Lumière Place Casino & Hotels downtown St. Louis.

Guests do not need to be 21 to attend. Tickets are available at www.stlouisfashionweek.com.

Here is a timeline of the events: Strike A Pose

Designer, Dragana Jovic and her models show off her collection, JELEK. JELEK is just one of many collections featured in the Project: Design! contest. (photo courtesy of Dragana Jovic)

Oct. 14

The week kicks off with Bakers contest “Project: Design!”

Six of The countries best aspiring designers compete for a $30,000 prize.

Hosted by Project Runways’ fourth-season finalist Jillian Lew-

10 To Watch Early predictions for Best Picture

David Adams/ Entertainment Editor

Nine

With a sexy female cast including Kate Hudson, Fergie, Penelope Cruz, and Marion Cotillard, and male lead Daniel-Day Lewis, this musical by the director of Chicago will definitely arouse some interest.

Up in the Air

Filmed in St. Louis, this George Clooney comedy is from the director of Juno and has a supporting cast including Jason Bateman.

Precious

Monique, yes the comedian Monique, is the front runner for Best Supporting actress in this movie about an obese, African American teen who is carrying her father’s child.

The Hurt Locker

This war movie, released this summer, is the first real action movie about the current war in Iraq. Brilliantly shot war sequences by director Kathryn Bigelow make the movie a modern classic.

Up

This Pixar movie has a chance to be the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture since Beauty and the Beast in 1992.

It deserves this, Up proved to be one of the most original and joyous movies of the year.

An Education­

Set in 1960s London, this coming of age story features the breakthrough performance of Carey Mulligan, who Roger Ebert compared to Audrey Hepburn. Teens today will still be able to empathize with a girl in transition from an older era.

Avatar­

James Cameron’s first film since Titanic is supposed to revolutionize the way movies are made. While it’s still too early to tell if this will prove correct, it will still be a fantastic film.

A Serious Man

Many critics are calling this film the Coen Brothers most personal movie to date. Featuring a largely unknown cast, the directors themselves should be the biggest draw for the film.

The Lovely Bones

Peter Jackson directs this adaptation of the popular Alice Sebold novel. Fantastic special effects combine with a talented cast that includes Rachel Weisz and Mark Wahlberg to make this movie a can’t miss.

Invictus

Morgan Freeman is playing Nelson Mandela in this biopic directed by Clint Eastwood.

To name drop once more, Matt Damon also stars. Need I say more?

is, the event starts at 7 p.m.

Oct. 15

Starting at 7 p.m., Bakers presents Current, a fashion show where four of St. Louis’ top boutiques showcase the fall collections of sought after designers.

Byrd Style Lounge, Ivy Hill, Mary Jane’s and Valerie Mills hit the runway with looks from Alexander McQueen, Sunner, Voom

by Joy Han, Michael Stars and more.

Oct. 16

Starting at 11 a.m. and going to 5 p.m., STL Craft Mafia pres-

ents Indie Underground.

Free and open to the public, this event is where you can shop FW designers and The Craft Mafia’s top handmade labels.

At 1 p.m., there will be a runway show featuring DIYStyle’s collection, and four young designers showing their collections for the first time.

At 7 p.m., all the way from London Fashion Week, Bolongaro Trevor showcases his spring 2010 collection.

High-end street-wear TRIM will also show.

Oct. 17

Again from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Craft Mafia designer and

Turning U-City Around

handmade market will take place.

At one, Fashion Group International (FGI) presents high-rising STL designers at one.

FW 2009 Bakers Project:Design! winner, Michael Drummond and FW 2009 finalists Laura Kathleen and Michael Shead alongside the fun and flirty creations of FW newcomer Penny Rae Vintage and TRASHBISCUIT. Finally, Bakers presents Surface, at 7 p.m.

Nice Collective, one of the most influential cult fashion bands, will present its 2009-2010 collection with menswear juggernaut Wrath Arcane.

The week is sure to be a blast for everyone involved.

Loop developer plans for change David Adams / Entertainment Editor

Joe Edwards is a very eccentric man.

With a long blonde ponytail, wild facial hair, and colorful Hawaiian shirts, he’s the man one would least expect to be voted Best St. Louisan two years in a row by the Riverfront Times.

Edwards is one of St. Louis’ premiere entrepreneurs. He owns “a bunch of buildings that I’ve renovated or build that I lease to unique retail stores.

But that is not the reason why he is such a famous man. He said, “As far as actual business go, I have Blueberry Hill, The Pageant, The Pinup Bowl, The Moonrise Hotel, The Eclipse Restaurant, and uh gosh, I didn’t realize that there were that many. The Tivoli theater building I own.”

To put it boldly, Joe Edwards is the ruler of St. Louis entertainment. All of his businesses are some of the most popular of their kind.

A graduate of Duke University with a

Psychology major, Edwards became an entrepreneur rather unexpectedly.

He was stuck at a crossroads in life and decided to open Blueberry Hill in 1972 where he could program the jukebox and unpack a lot of his pop culture items.

When asked about his upcoming business plans, Edwards was very excited and said, “One of the things I’m really working on now is to bring a fixed-track vintage trolley system back to the area.”

He thinks it will be a wonderful prototype to help other cities learn how to get clean electric transit back.

The Loop would not be what’s its like now without Joe Edwards. He truly is a revolutionary.

Language Arts teacher and University City resident, Jean Peters, agrees, “When he opened Blueberry Hill, the Loop area was just on very hard times. He singlehandedly took a huge risk by investing his time and his resources into building what you and I today know as the Loop.”

Local Celebrity Talks About Life

Joe Edwards and David Adams at Blueberry Hill. Pictures like this of Edwards with celebrities have lined the walls of his restaurant Blueberry Hill since it opened. (photo by David Adams)

Hip-hop newcomer challenges pro

Ian Bernstein/ Reporter

Hip-hop vet still has what it takes in studio Jay-Z Blueprint 3 Roc Nation HHHHI

In the rap scene, songs come and go, and artists struggle to stay relevant after having a catchy single.

Need an example? D4L’s 2006 Laffy Taffy and Shop Boyz’ 2007 Party Like A Rockstar were popular songs, but the rest of the albums were duds.

This isn’t true for all artists, however, and with the recent releases of Jay-Z’s famed Blueprint 3 and Kid Cudi’s Man On The Moon: The End Of The Day, the scene may just have received a jumpstart.

For Jay-Z’s 11th studio release (all of which charted #1), the artist relied on his classic style of flow, but with an eclectic sound backing him up.

On the synthesizer-filled song What We Talkin’ About, Jay raps, “Grown men want me to sit them on my lap / But I don’t have a beard / And Santa Claus ain’t black,” referring to his childhood experiences dealing drugs.

For fans of his earlier style of beats, as heard on The Blueprint, Empire State Of Mind will be pleasing.

The track features a chorus sung by Alicia Keys, a melodic orchestra ballad for a

backbone, and a shout out to Jay’s New York roots.

Another noteworthy song is On to the Next One. Its catchy background and jumpy beats make it near impossible to not sway along.

Although Jay-Z’s witty rhymes haven’t disappeared, there is some disappointment with the album.

The song Hate features Kanye West strangely repeating the phrase “haters,” sounding awkward with Jay-Z’s main part.

The single D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune) sounds like a publicity stunt with its outof-place blues guitar and weak attack on the use of the Auto-tune machine.

With Jay-Z being on top for 13 years, he is running out of things to say.

But what he decides to say will always sound good.

Rookie adds his unique style to genre Kid Cudi Man On the Moon: The End Of Day Motown HHHHI

Kid Cudi, on the other hand, is quite the opposite of Jay-Z. Being a newcomer, he doesn’t have the prestige or fame associated with Jay.

Nonetheless, Cudi shows his unique talent well.

The prodigy of Kanye West has a lot to offer.

The conceptual album is split into five acts and 15 scenes, each revealing a new part of his emotionally-themed songs.

The track Pursuit Of Happiness, features psychedelic electronic artists MGMT and Ratatat, who provide a lush, relaxed beat.

With swirling synthesizers and a crisp piano riff, the song represents a style not commonly found.

The song Day n’ Nite, which charted number three this summer, is rather minimalist compared to Cudi’s other songs.

In the track Solo Dolo, Cudi’s emotional distress is heard in the lines, “I don’t have nobody / But what I might feel are the sounds of sanity.”

The relaxed vibe of the album provides a fresh sound to mainstream rap.

It’s also worth noting that Cudi alternates between rapping to singing, giving the listener a variety of his talent.

While the meaning and music of the album is well sorted, Cudi’s voice may turn off some.

His doesn’t have the fierce style that is expected from a rap artist, like Jay-Z. Songs like Up Up & Away even sound more like a pop song than a hip hop track.

It was rumored that Kanye West and Kid Cudi had sci-fi movies playing in the background while recording. As his fulllength debut shows, experimentation can be beautiful.

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Three Cheers To Fashion

thingstodo Film Releases

Local designers show off new collections at St. Louis Fashion Mia Schenone / Asst. Entertainment Editor

It may not be Bryant Park, or Project Runway, but for three aspiring designers, St. Louis Fashion Week (STLFW) is their opportunity to find a way there.

STLFW gives designers from all over the country a chance to expand their networks.

This year STLFW will once again be holding its own version of Project Runway called Project: Design!

Presented by Bakers, Project: Design! was created as a competition to find the best up-and-coming designers and to provide a high-profile launching pad for their careers.

The winner receives a $20,000 website to showcase their line created by fashion-forward web designers, a $10,000 professional photo shoot of the collection and a computerized sewing and embroidery machine.

To become a contender, there are certain criteria. 12 original designs must be sent to the Project: Design! website, and those must be voted to become one of top six finalist.

From there, five judges will decide who has the best collection and will be the winner.

Dragana Jovic, Katie Kantley, A.J. Thouvenot and Ryan Coyne are three of the six designers competing this year.

As a child growing up in southeast Europe, Dragana Jovic always knew that one-day she would become a designer.

“I’ve always been in love with designing,” Jovic said.

“I developed a strong passion for expressing myself through clothes and drawings.”

Jovic got involved in STLFW about two years ago as a volunteer helping backstage.

When she showed her collection at a Lindenwood University fash-

ion show last year, Dwight Carter, founder of Project: Design!, took note of her collection and encouraged her to enter Project: Design! this year.

Here she is today, with a collection inspired by Serbian costume with urban and detailed trends.

“Serbian costume is known for the variety of textures and embroidery, and most authentic part is JELEK, a waist coat/vest made from wool or velvet,” Jovic said.

“National elements and sophisticated color design fully represent my vision and personality,” Jovic said.

To Jovic STLFW means a lot to her because it’s another chance to show people what she has to offer the fashion industry.

“I get a chance to show my collection in front of many fashion people who never before had a chance to hear about me,” Jovic said. “I hope they like it!”

Katie Kantley, from New Haven, MO, always knew she was going to be a designer, but not necessarily a fashion designer.

“I was very attracted to the fashion design [in college] and ultimately decided to attend Stephens College in Columbia, MO,” Kantley said.

Kantley participated in STLFW shows the first two seasons, and believes that STLFW provides an outlet to local talent.

“I love the fact that fashion weeks have finally moved beyond the coasts and that interest is growing in local designers,” Kantley said.

After taking a break from Fashion Week, Kantley is ready with a new textile design collection to showcase “This is my first collection in almost two years, and I’m really excited to showcase it.”

Kantley’s designs are one-of-akind because she dyes every piece of fabric using a Japanese technique called shibori.

“I start off with black and white silk, so all the color you see is done by me,” Kantley said.

If she wins Project: Design!, Kantley plans to produce a small line of handdyed silk dresses, scarves and All Decked Out jackets to sell.

Last, but cer- One of the TRASHBISCUIT models makes a toast to Thoutainly not least venot and Coyne’s collection. St. Louis Fashion Week are designers A.J. will feature their collection as well as many other local Thouvenot and designers. It kicks off Oct. 12 and takes place at Lumiere Place. (photo courtsey of A.J. Thouvent and Ryan Coyne) Ryan Coyne.

Their collection is titled TRASHBISCUIT and we’ve done, and encouraged us to was inspired by Lady Gaga and the pursue fashion week,” Thouvenot said. street fashion of Tokyo.

And to have the opportunity to Aimed for young men and womshare their designs means a lot. en who want to think outside the “Fashion functions as something box, and stand out from the crowd, practical and artistic all at once, and TRASHBISCUIT was inspired by art is meant to be shared,” Thoutravel. venot said.

“It’s all about going on a journey Although Thouvenot and Coyne’s to a place that is beautiful, yet has a designs are by request, they hope to dark side to it,” Thouvenot said. win Project: Design! and make them Thouvenot and Coyne were inaccessible to more people. troduced to STLFW by the fashion “Th e future goal is to shorten the editor of ALIVE magazine, Jill Mangap between us and those who love hoff. our work,” Th ouvenot said.

“She spotted our clothes through Check out all three collections at local work and nightclub shows STLFW Oct. 12-18.

Oct. 9 Couples Retreat The Boys are Back Oct. 16 The Stepfather Where the Wild Things Are Law Abiding Citizen Oct. 23 Saw VI Cirque du Freak Amelia Oct. 28 This Is It Nov. 6 A Christmas Carol The Fourth Kind The Box The Men Who Stare At Goats

Concerts

Oct. 18 The UsedThe Pageant Oct. 22 LudoThe Pageant Oct. 23 MuteMathThe Pageant Oct. 24 Relient KThe Pageant Oct. 25 Bruce SpringsteenScottrade Center Nov. 2 MatisyahuThe Pageant Nov. 4 AFIThe Pageant Nov. 5 Neko CaseThe Pageant

Album Releases

Oct. 13 The Roots: How I Got Over Oct. 20 Sufjan Stevens: The BQE Cartel: Cycles Oct. 27 Weezer: Raditude Michael Jackson: This Is It

Picks of the Month

David Adams’ top entertainment choices for the month of October

Book:

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown In his follow up to The Da Vinci Code, Robert Langdon returns in this D.C. set mystery featuring the Masons. This novel is a worthy follow up to Brown’s previous books in every way.

Album:

The Boy Who Knew Too Much

By Mika There’s no sophomore slump on this album. European pop sensation Mika shows maturity while still aiming to make you dance.

iPhone App:

I Am T-Pain Have you ever wanted to sound like T-Pain? Now you can, in this fantastic app you can record songs on auto-tune. I haven’t had this much fun with technology since I first got my Wii.

Event:

Fiddler on the Roof at Mustard Seed Theater.

Lafayette drama teacher Natasha Toro, plays the role of Chava in this production that runs from Oct. 30- Nov. 22. The theater is on the Fontbonne campus.

Movie:

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Midnight at the Tivoli.

Get ready to do the Time Warp on Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 6-7.

Prop bags will be available at the theater. No outside props are allowed. .